Chitin

Chitin:  Second Most Abundant Natural Polysaccharide

1823: Chitin named after Greek Word Chiton (envelope)

Sources

Chitin: Usually Found In Exoskeletons

Crabs Have Armor Of God 

Man does not have it (Chitin)

Cellulose: Most abundant organic matter on earth

Chitin second most followed by cellulose

Chitin VS Cellulose

Natures Chitin Cycle 

Applications

Medicine: Chitin based wound dressings

Also used as Surgical thread and water proof paper

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